‘Healthy Ways for Teens and Parents to Communicate in Stressful Times’

‘Healthy Ways for Teens and Parents to Communicate in Stressful Times’

Thank you to all the lovely young ladies who participated in our Emotional Intelligence and Mental Wellness GIRL$ Program earlier this month. Your fairy godmothers would also like to send a special thank you to our speakers, Yassin Hall and James Lingo, for sharing their wisdom and guidance on such an important topic.

As we work towards releasing the negative and embracing the positive this year, we recognize that living our best lives means centralizing self-love and perseverance-even during the tough times (don’t worry, we all have them). Luckily, it’s on those not so good days that speaking to a supportive figure can be just what we need to get our minds right.

Here are some articles with useful tips for strengthening communication between parents and teens:

To our young ladies, if those stressful times become more serious and you don’t know who to turn to, it’s still okay. While parents or trusted adults are usually the perfect people to talk to, they may not always be the most comfortable solution. As young women, you may find connecting with your loved ones difficult and may prefer talking to someone on the outside. If that’s the case, don’t worry! There are several safe and helpful resources available to you whenever you need them. And to their loved ones, don’t look at outside resources as substitutes for the significant role you play in their lives. Gaining an outside perspective first may make it easier for them to open up to you in the future. In the end, the most important thing is our girls being able to healthily express themselves in safe and secure environments.

Here are some national and statewide resources available to you:

* Suicide Prevention Lifeline – If you need to speak to a crisis professional

o Call 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)

* Text with a Crisis Counselor – If you prefer talking to a crisis professional via text message

o Text “GA” to 741741 (24/7)

* Teen Line – If you prefer speaking directly to other teens

o Call 800-TLC-TEEN (6pm to 10pm PST)

o Text “TEEN” to 839863 (6:00pm-9:00pm)

** For further information on topics discussed by Yassin Hall, checkout her book: A Journey Untold **

With an amazing start to 2018, please join us at our upcoming PROM Prep 101 on February 10th, 2018. We hope to see you there! ~ Franzene

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Enchanted Closet is a volunteer-run, private non-profit service organization whose mission is to physically, mentally, and emotionally outfit Metro Atlanta high school girls from low-income families through programs that prepare them for social and professional milestones.